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45m
Spanish
Description
The impressive silhouette of the castle of Bury al-Hamma dominates the rural landscape of the town of Baños de la Encina. It is the best-preserved fortified complex from the Almohad period and one of the best-preserved Muslim castles in Spain. The construction of the castle was as simple as it was long-lasting. The walls are made of rammed earth with a high proportion of lime, earth, river chinese and water. It has 15 square towers that form this colossus with its peculiar oval shape. One of them, the most important, is the Torre Cristiana del Homenaje (Christian Tower of Homage). After the excavations carried out, it is possible to confirm the Muslim presence from the Emirate period, and the castle, together with others nearby, controlled the passes of the Sierra Morena and the Guadiel depression during the 12th century.
What we are going to do?
We will take a guided tour inside Bury al Hamma Castle followed by a route of the archaeological remains found in a 2007 excavation. We will continue to the Roman Temple, the cistern and the parade ground. Finally, we will visit the Almohad area and the Torre del Homenaje.
Itinerary
Castillo Bury al Hamma – Templo Romano – Aljibe – Patio de armas – Zona almohade – Torre del Homenaje
What's included?
Expert guide
Local visit
Entrance fees to the castle included
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.
